[afrocentric]

There is a basic lack of respect for authority," says Caver, who is overseeing the Odessa investigation and has noticed a significant shift in attitudes in other Texas cities. "Lately, it seems like there is a brutality and a willingness to cross a line, to take a life, even if it is a police officer. The capacity is growing, and it is disturbing."

oh well.....what about the lack of respect for the innocent citizen when it comes to tazing pregnant women, shooting people in handcuffs, and slamming down young innocent kids for nothing. people are tired of it so they're striking back.